Request for Pedestrian Crossing Protection at Dundas Street West and Old Oak Drive / Wimbleton Road
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WE THE UNDERSIGNED hereby petition to request for pedestrian crossing protection at Dundas Street West and Old Oak Drive / Wimbleton Road.
Pedestrian crossing facilities are installed in order to minimize pedestrian/vehicle conflicts and address pedestrian safety, access and circulation requirements.
Relevant facts:
The following characteristics describe the section of Dundas Street West between at Old Oak Drive/Wimbleton Road:
Dundas Street West is 4 lane major arterial roadway.
Dundas Street has a speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour (km/h), however, approaching the intersection in question, in both the westbound and eastbound directions at the top of the respective hills in both directions on Dundas Street West, there is a maximum speed limit of 40 km/h, and a Speeding Fines Doubled sign in both directions
Dundas Street West has a typical daily traffic volume of over 20, 000 vehicles per day*1 and an undetermined operating speed.
Toronto Transit Commission bus stops for both the eastbound and westbound
directions are located within the immediate vicinity of No. 4619 Dundas Street West.
Traffic Control Signals are located approximately 600 meters west at Dundas Street West and Chestnut Hills Crescent;
Traffic Control Signals are also located approximately 600 meters east at Dundas Street West, (at the Kingsway Mills Shopping Centre).
Land use on this section of Dundas Street is primarily residential
o Access to various elementary and secondary schools, and notable businesses via this intersection is used by hundreds of pedestrian students and their guardians, and other residents of the community
o Relevant schools include: St. Georges on the Hill Kingsway Preschool, Kingsway College School, Etobicoke Collegiate Institute, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, Lambton-Kingsway Junior Middle School;
o Of notable mention is Montgomery Health and Fitness Club and Swimming Pool whereby many residents access via walking
o Of notable mention is pedestrian access to Humbertown Plaza located just north of the intersection in question, whereby residents access via walking
Sidewalks are located on both sides of Dundas Street West with the nearest traffic
Control Signal/Pedestrian crossing protection located at at Dundas Street West and Chestnut Hills Crescent
the visibility and safety of the current pedestrian island is very limiting;
This intersection exists without a safe and controlled pedestrian crossing for the hundreds of users crossing at this intersection of Dundas Street West
Pedestrian crossing facilities are installed in order to minimize pedestrian/vehicle conflicts and address pedestrian safety, access and circulation requirements. The level of protection provided by the different pedestrian facilities varies. The three main types of pedestrian facilities provided in the City consist of the crosswalk pavement markings and signs, overhead pedestrian activated amber flashers and pedestrian activated signals. We, the undersigned are requesting one of the three above mentioned levels of protection.
*1:http://www.toronto.ca/involved/projects/islington_major_rd_rehab/pdf/cross_walk_study_islington_rathburn.pdf
Pedestrian crossing facilities are installed in order to minimize pedestrian/vehicle conflicts and address pedestrian safety, access and circulation requirements.
Relevant facts:
The following characteristics describe the section of Dundas Street West between at Old Oak Drive/Wimbleton Road:
Dundas Street West is 4 lane major arterial roadway.
Dundas Street has a speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour (km/h), however, approaching the intersection in question, in both the westbound and eastbound directions at the top of the respective hills in both directions on Dundas Street West, there is a maximum speed limit of 40 km/h, and a Speeding Fines Doubled sign in both directions
Dundas Street West has a typical daily traffic volume of over 20, 000 vehicles per day*1 and an undetermined operating speed.
Toronto Transit Commission bus stops for both the eastbound and westbound
directions are located within the immediate vicinity of No. 4619 Dundas Street West.
Traffic Control Signals are located approximately 600 meters west at Dundas Street West and Chestnut Hills Crescent;
Traffic Control Signals are also located approximately 600 meters east at Dundas Street West, (at the Kingsway Mills Shopping Centre).
Land use on this section of Dundas Street is primarily residential
o Access to various elementary and secondary schools, and notable businesses via this intersection is used by hundreds of pedestrian students and their guardians, and other residents of the community
o Relevant schools include: St. Georges on the Hill Kingsway Preschool, Kingsway College School, Etobicoke Collegiate Institute, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, Lambton-Kingsway Junior Middle School;
o Of notable mention is Montgomery Health and Fitness Club and Swimming Pool whereby many residents access via walking
o Of notable mention is pedestrian access to Humbertown Plaza located just north of the intersection in question, whereby residents access via walking
Sidewalks are located on both sides of Dundas Street West with the nearest traffic
Control Signal/Pedestrian crossing protection located at at Dundas Street West and Chestnut Hills Crescent
the visibility and safety of the current pedestrian island is very limiting;
This intersection exists without a safe and controlled pedestrian crossing for the hundreds of users crossing at this intersection of Dundas Street West
Pedestrian crossing facilities are installed in order to minimize pedestrian/vehicle conflicts and address pedestrian safety, access and circulation requirements. The level of protection provided by the different pedestrian facilities varies. The three main types of pedestrian facilities provided in the City consist of the crosswalk pavement markings and signs, overhead pedestrian activated amber flashers and pedestrian activated signals. We, the undersigned are requesting one of the three above mentioned levels of protection.
*1:http://www.toronto.ca/involved/projects/islington_major_rd_rehab/pdf/cross_walk_study_islington_rathburn.pdf
189 Signatures
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Barb Brzezicki
- Address; Postal Code
- 11 Elmview Court M9A2T7
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Bart Kacki
- Address; Postal Code
- 11 Elmview Court M9A2T7
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Stella Brzezicki
- Address; Postal Code
- 12 Elmview Court, M9A2T8
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David Hiddleston
- Address; Postal Code
- M6P 3A8
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Dorothy White
- Address; Postal Code
- M8Z 4W8
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Monique Dubord
- Comments
- I have been at that intersection MANY MANY TIMES and have seen MANY potential accidents; esp. given the MANY schools/kids the area this is ABSOLUTELY needed
- Address; Postal Code
- M9A 4P5
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Bobby Mrvelj
- Address; Postal Code
- 60 Southport St, Apt. 125, Toronto M6S 3N4
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Mary-Frances Berni
- Address; Postal Code
- M9A 3N8
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Victor Da Silva
- Comments
- needs to be done
- Address; Postal Code
- M9P 1A3
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Al Casciato
- Address; Postal Code
- m9b 2y2
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Terry Carrick
- Address; Postal Code
- m8v1m6
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Peter Yannopoulos
- Address; Postal Code
- M9A4P1
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Leslie Greene
- Comments
- I'm for keeping pedestrians safe
- Address; Postal Code
- 242 The Kingsway, Toronto, On, M9A 3T5
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Paul Nusca
- Address; Postal Code
- 55 Loyalist Road, Tor, On, M9A-3P2
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David Warr
- Comments
- Even as a runner, this is a tough area to cross
- Address; Postal Code
- M8Y 2N5
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Chris Martins
- Address; Postal Code
- M9A 4X6
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Tracey Cousineau
- Comments
- The lack of a pedestrian crosswalk at Old Oak and Dundas poses a serious safety concern. I recently witnessed an accident at this very intersection and had there been caregivers and children present waiting to cross this very busy intersection, the consequence could have been severe.
- Address; Postal Code
- M9A 2V4
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Christa Baker
- Address; Postal Code
- m8z 2j7
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vince torchetti
- Address; Postal Code
- M8X 1C6
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Roger Barker
- Comments
- As a frequent runner in the neighbourhood, I endorse the need for a safe crossing.
- Address; Postal Code
- 8 Margrath Place, M9C 4L2
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Robert Kazula
- Comments
- В
- Address; Postal Code
- 92 Montgomery Rd, Etobicoke ON M9A 3N5
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denny
- Address; Postal Code
- M9A3N8
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Jeff
- Address; Postal Code
- 32 Jackson Avenue M8X 2J4
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Kevin Hardy
- Address; Postal Code
- 531 Windermere Ave., M6S 3L5
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Dave Levere
- Address; Postal Code
- 11 Cedarcrest Dr., Toronto, ON M9A2V4
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B. Fletcher
- Address; Postal Code
- 55 Chestnut Hills Parkway Etobicoke M9A 3R1
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C. Schnarr
- Address; Postal Code
- M9A 3R1
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Joe Camilleri
- Address; Postal Code
- M9A 3R8
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Denise Chouinard
- Comments
- we really need this!
- Address; Postal Code
- 12 Elmview Court M9A2T8
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Sacha St Germain
- Address; Postal Code
- 3 South kingslea Drive, Toronto On M8Y 2A2
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Lori Berlot
- Comments
- Absolutely need a safe pedestrian crossing there. Drivers barrel down the street at speeds up to 70km (in a 40km zone!) It is very scary trying to cross especially with 2 kids and a dog and standing on that island is a false sense of security
- Address; Postal Code
- 4 Elmview Court, M9A 2T8
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Rebecca Brownridge
- Address; Postal Code
- 142 Government Rd, M8X1W5
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Kathleen Maruvada
- Address; Postal Code
- M9A 2T8
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Shaun Dotzko
- Address; Postal Code
- M6P 1C3
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Pamela Pascot
- Address; Postal Code
- 10 Elmview Crt.
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barb caballero
- Address; Postal Code
- 49 Cedarcrest Drive, Etob M9A 2V4
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Prasad Maruvada
- Address; Postal Code
- M9A 2T8
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Carmen Schwalm
- Comments
- I run in the area and often need to cross at this corner; near impossible
- Address; Postal Code
- 155 Dalhousie St, Unit 1028 Toronto M5B 2P7
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Connie Torchetti
- Address; Postal Code
- M9R 1T6
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John Mack
- Address; Postal Code
- 20 Allanbrooke Dr. M9A 3N8
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Toula Masellas
- Address; Postal Code
- 20 Allanbrooke Dr. M9A 3N8
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Jacob Mack
- Comments
- I play socceer at Humbertown Park and would like to be able to cross safely; my family would walk more often to Humbertown Plaza if there was a safe crossing
- Address; Postal Code
- 20 Allanbrooke Dr, M9A 3N8
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Zoe Mack
- Address; Postal Code
- 20 Allanbrooke Dr, M9A 3N8
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Jeffrey Shinn
- Comments
- Very long stretch of road with very few measures to control the speed of traffic. Occasionally policed at Wimbleton and Chestnut Hills ... but that doesn't seem to work. We've had a few close calls in the past. All it takes is one accident or fatality to bring this to the frontpage. Ask your local politician if they are prepared to sacrifice a loved one before this becomes an important enough of an issue for them to take interest.
- Address; Postal Code
- M9A3N7
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Claire Shinn
- Address; Postal Code
- 17 Allanbrooke Drive M9A 3N7
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Dorota Rajewska
- Comments
- It is dangerous to cross Dundas Street in this spot!
- Address; Postal Code
- 30 Allanbrooke Dr. Toronto M9A 3N8
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Sheila Solby
- Comments
- This is a dangerous intersection...although the speed limit is 50km/hr - many people exceed it by 20km/hr. It is also a blind intersection...fed by hills in both direction...
- Address; Postal Code
- 45 Allanbrooke Drive, Toronto, ON, M9A 3N7
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ANNA CZYZO
- Address; Postal Code
- 10 Allanhurst dr apt .410, Toronto, M9A 4J5
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David
- Address; Postal Code
- m9a 2v1
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Guy Campagnaro
- Comments
- I have waited at the traffic island with my dog up to 15 min. in order to cross safely.Speeds are usually double the posted limit.
- Address; Postal Code
- 88 Allanbrooke Dr. M9A3N8
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